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NL62 FTF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 FTF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,571 miles

Clutch metal hydraulic pipe badly corroded, not yet leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facing surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 93,570 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch metal hydraulic pipe badly corroded, not yet leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facing surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 91,218 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,584 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 75,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,788 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,917 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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NL62 FTF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL62 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL62 FTF registered?

NL62 FTF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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